Pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera)

Pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera)

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350,00 EGP

Facts

Latin name Sphaeramia nematoptera – (Bleeker, 1856)
Local name Pajama cardinalfish
Family Apogonidae – Sphaeramia
Origin Indonesia
Max length 9 cm (3,5″)

As aquarium fish

Minimum volume 100 l (26 gal) 
Hardiness Hardy 
Suitable for aquarium Suitable for most aquarium 
Reef safe Always reef safe 
Aggressiveness Docile

Feed

Recommended Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia…)
Zooplankton (Cyclops, pods…)
Mostly Larger crustaceans (Shrimp, crabs…)
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Description

Beware of

Can be a threat towards small crustaceans
This species can be a threat towards small crustaceans, e.g. small shrimp.
Small aquaria

This species can be kept in a small tank, if it is specifically equipped to meet its needs.


It is recommended however, to keep it in an aquarium which is larger then described above.

Keep in mind

Groups

This species ought to be kept in a group of at least three.

Mouth incubating
The male incubates the eggs in its mouth.
Bred in captivity
This species can be bred in captivity, one can therefore consider asking your local fish store for a captive bred specimen.
Hiding places
This species needs good hiding places, for example, between live rocks.
Docile
This species is very shy and docile, so one should be careful when keeping it with more aggressive fish.

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Size

S, M, L

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